Minor in Classical Studies

The minor in Classical Studies is an interdisciplinary program that encourages undergraduates in various disciplines to come to an integrated awareness of the ancient cultures of Greece, Rome, the Mediterranean and the classical tradition that underlies much of modern civilization. Courses are offered in six different departments across the School of Arts and Sciences.

All courses are 3 credits unless noted. Credits are divided as follows:

Credits

Required Courses

15-18

HIST 321

Ancient Greece and Rome

LITR 371

Classical Heritage

PHIL 322

History of Ancient Philosophy

One of the following:

ANTA 352/ARTH 385

Art and Archaeology of the Classical World

ARTH 310 and 311*

One of the following:

LATN 101

Introduction to Latin**

GREK 101

Introduction to Classical Greek

Electives

0-3

ARTH 310*

Greek Art and Architecture

ARTH 311*

Roman Art and Architecture

ARTH 351*

Late Antique Art

ARTH 381*

Classical Mythology in Art

ARTH 451*

Ancient Painting

DRAM 312

History of Theatre I

HIST 322

Ancient Middle East

HIST 323

Middle East from Alexander to Islam

HIST 326

Egypt in Late Antiquity

HIST 462

The Hero in Classical Antiquity

HIST 463

Ancient Magic

LITR 372

Biblical Heritage

LITR 374

Classical Literature

LITR 405

Greek and Roman Literature

PHIL 387

Selected Philosophers (when appropriate)

* These courses all have a prerequisite of ARTH 100, 101, 102 or permission of the instructor.

**The language requirement for the Classical Studies Minor (LATN 101 or GREK 101) will be considered completed if a student has had two or more years of Greek or of Latin in high school. This requirement is distinct from the General Education Modern Language requirement.

Notes

A minimum grade of 2.0 is required for all courses in the minor.

No more than two courses may double count with any other major or minor.